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How Can Patients With Cancer, Caregivers Find the Best Mental Health Care Available?

April 21st 2022

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Experts from Cancer Treatment Centers of America explain why mental health is important from cancer diagnosis through survivorship, the types of therapy and more.

Less Surgery Shown to Preserve Better Long-Term Quality of Life in Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer

April 19th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Patients with early-stage breast cancer are advised to ask their provider what the least invasive treatment option is available to them that gives them both a great cure rate and a much better quality of life.

'Give Yourself Grace’ Amidst the Potential Fear of Cancer Recurrence During Survivorship

March 31st 2022

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

As a patient moves from treatment to survivorship, the fear of cancer recurrence may overshadow the ability for them to recognize how much they have endured, but support is available to hopefully lessen the burden.

Support Groups Are ‘So Good’ For Survivors Who Don’t Want to Burden Family With Fear of Cancer Recurrence

March 29th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Cancer survivors may often struggle with talking about their fear of recurrence with loved ones, which is why one expert recommends they seek solace in support groups.

‘Authentically Empathic’ Late-Stage Patient Inspires Fellow Cancer Survivor

March 28th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

When lovers of “Pinky and the Brain,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and other cartoons gathered in voice actor Rob Paulsen’s hospital room, he took particular notice of one exuberant woman with cancer who was extroverted and kind, despite not having long to live.

There’s No Denying Cancer Survivorship Is Hard, But We Can Get Through It

March 21st 2022

By Lorelei Colbert

During my treatment for triple-negative breast cancer, there was a plan for every situation, but once I entered survivorship, I was in uncharted territory.

Now That I’m Cancer-Free, I Wonder if I Should be Doing More

March 9th 2022

By Steve Rubin

My osteosarcoma has been under control for a few years now, and in my moments of free time, I start to feel guilty for lacking the drive to take on more.

Body Image After Breast Cancer: Regaining Confidence Takes Time

March 8th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Sara Montiel shares her experience and how time helped her find the confidence she needed for herself and her young daughter

Addressing Psychosocial Needs in Cancer Care Has Improved Over Past 20 Years, But More Work Still Needed

March 7th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Increased resources and technological advances have allowed cancer survivors experiencing psychological side effects to seek help that might not have been available to them 20 years ago.

Can Reading Erotica Keep My Sexual Flame Burning After a Cancer Diagnosis?

March 7th 2022

By Laura Yeager

Cancer took a toll on mine and my husband’s sex life, but after a great sexual encounter on New Year’s Eve, I wondered if adding erotica into our relationship might help keep that passion alive.